Slovakian regional roads need repairs worth over €700mn, say authorities

Regional authorities in Slovakia have been pointing out poor condition of the roads across the country and the absence of the €700 million plus they say is required for their repair. Eight self-governing regions manage around 14,000km of roads, of which some 4,000km are said to be in critical condition. Between 2009 and 2013 regions invested around €283 million into the maintenance and repairs of roads. However, officials of the Presov self-governing region estimate that a further €298 million is needed
November 8, 2013 Read time: 1 min
Regional authorities in Slovakia have been pointing out poor condition of the roads across the country and the absence of the €700 million plus they say is required for their repair. Eight self-governing regions manage around 14,000km of roads, of which some 4,000km are said to be in critical condition.

Between 2009 and 2013 regions invested around €283 million into the maintenance and repairs of roads. However, officials of the Presov self-governing region estimate that a further €298 million is needed to repair the roads in its region alone. The Banska Bystrica region says it needs around €260 million, and Bratislava region is looking for €150 million. The Trnava region has already taken out loans to finance road repairs but says it needs a further €27 million.

Slovakia’s Transport Ministry says it aware of the issue, but has stressed that it does not have the millions of euros required to finance road repairs.
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